RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends to use part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services ("the Services") will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in implementing the World Bank-funded job successfully.

The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and improve the skills of employees through accredited college accreditation.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are indicated in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants should offer details demonstrating that they have the needed qualifications and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages dealing with the mandatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' personnel might express interest through the using company for the task. In such a situation, just the experience and certifications of people shall be considered in the choice process. The requirements for electing the Consultant are: A.
Mandatory Qualifications and Experience Master's degree in education, training

, management, or a related field. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in TVET System. Curriculum Design and Systems.

Have 2-5 years' experience designing and

implementing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and assistance

skills. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, consisting of government. agencies, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct reliable team relationships with clients and pertinent stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including firms )is drawn to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank's"

Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers "July 2016 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further info can be acquired at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

delivered in a written kind to the address listed below (personally or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.

The subject line must state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete name of the prospect". Julius Lucky Director National Training Council[email protected]:Phone: 692 625-4521 Empowering Community Champions for Sustainable Development in RMI Gender Equality, Climate Resilience and Water Safety Training Majuro,

Republic of the Marshall Islands: The fourth

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important training was arranged by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) task. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood durability against environment modification impacts, especially females

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental companies, and international advancement partners from the RMI Environmental Protection Authority, Climate Change Directorate, Office of the Chief Secretary, Ministry of Culture and Internal Affairs, National Disaster Management Office, Women United Together Marshall Islands, RMI Human Trafficking Task Force, Waan Aelõñ in Majel, Jo-Jikum, and the International Organization for Migration. In her opening remarks, Secretary for the Ministry of Culture and Internal Affairs, Brenda Alik, underscored the significance of collective action in constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and work together. As we face the difficulties postured by environment modification, understanding its effect on our water resources is vital for enhancing the well-being of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of ladies and youth in resolving climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from numerous communities to resolve the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We wish to stress the essential function of females and youth in this project as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered important issues connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of environment change on water security and the disproportionate results on susceptible groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all job elements was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for comprehensive protection of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can emerge in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial role in health, livelihoods, school participation, dignity, and structure resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all individuals

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA project. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants went to Rongrong Island and analyzed the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA job. The setup is a key component of the task, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see acted as a valuable direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her gratitude for the chance to join the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I discovered so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and prepared to help when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site go to enhanced my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were much better equipped to understand climate modification and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and utilize brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support of the Green Climate

Fund, with the job co-financed by the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands

. The Marshall Islands: Skills Training and Vocational Education Project Examines the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two broader examinations- the local evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in abilities training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high amongst the youth and women in the outer islands. Suitable local competent personnel for existing task vacancies

were not available, for this reason the importation of appropriately experienced foreign employees. Therefore, there was a mismatch in between readily available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to supply trained workers required for sustained economic and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The project included 4 parts: development of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, boosted skills training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, particularly females and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was ranked unsuccessful. Limited progress was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The project was supply-driven and could not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and trade education training system has actually stayed essentially the same after project conclusion. The study put forward that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's

commitment to establishing a dedicated labour info system to link technical and trade education training program offerings with market demand. Although the job established a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.